Making table tops this weekend

#1

I’d like to come in this weekend to make 2 table tops. One dining table and a coffee table.

#Dining Table Top#
For the dining table I have 2 170x50cm oak slabs. I need help on the table saw to make 2 rip cuts to narrow the boards by about 15 cm. @joeatkin2 I spoke with you about this when I was at the induction. Your idea of screwing the slabs to a piece of plywood sounds like the best option for getting a straight edge. Are there appropriate pieces available?

I will then glue and clamp the two slabs together and surface and finish them.

For finishing I will need epoxy resin to fill a crack in the slab and finish. I was thinking an oil wax finish but am open to suggestions. Also any recommendations on where to get the epoxy and finish are welcome. As I’ll go through a lot of sand paper I should probably buy some of that too.

#Coffee Table top#
I have one oak slab about 200x40 cm I need to cross cut one end of the board to get it to the length I need. Then I will flatten sand and finish the slab. I would use the same finish for this as the dining table top.

Are any @woodtechs around this weekend? I need help with the table saw and would be great to get some general advice along the way but I am fully prepared to put in the work.

#2

BandQ for a 8’ 18mm MDF off cut

#3

Thanks Joe.

I will pick that up this weekend.

I plan to bring the wood and supplies to the makerspace on Saturday. I can work then or Sunday depending on when @woodtechs are available.

#4

Hi Philip,

Remember that we’re having our Christmas Party on Saturday. Woodshop won’t be affected during the day though.

#5

Thanks for pointing that out.

That actually works for me too. Is it ok if I leave my things in the back storage out of the way?

I can come back Sunday. Is there anything currently planned then?

#6

Talk to people on the day about storage – this sounds large, but we aim to accommodate these projects short-term – but the back room is crammed full. I’m sure something can be worked out.

#7

I wasn’t able to get transportation for today so I will bring it by tomorrow Sunday.

Considering the Christmas Party today does anyone with a door key plan on being in tomorrow? Any estimate on time?

#8

I hopefully will be there in the afternoon

#9

I brought the wood in but was unable to get the MDF or resin.

I may get a start on the coffee table since the cut I need on that can probably be done on the chop saw.